51 – Nourishing Soup, Stepping Into The Qi and Blood Realm

“Master, what do you mean?” Lu Qing asked.

“Your body has always been somewhat weak. If you want to step into the Qi and Blood Realm, you must first make up for the deficiencies in your foundation.”

“Originally, consuming Blood Nourishing and Qi Replenishing Pills would have this effect, but that would be somewhat wasteful.”

“So, it’s the right time that you caught this Golden Loach. With it, I’ll make a medicinal soup for you, which can properly replenish your deficiencies.”

“But Master, I wanted to share this Golden Loach with you…” Lu Qing hesitated.

“I’ll just have a bowl of the soup when it’s done. No need to be so particular.”

The Old Doctor said and immediately took the Golden Loach into the kitchen.

Lu Qing followed him in, only to see the Old Doctor skillfully handling the Golden Loach.

Aside from removing the internal organs, even the blood was kept, and everything was put into an earthen pot.

Then the Old Doctor added some medicinal herbs into it and started simmering it.

It was simmered for an hour.

During this time, the aroma of the nourishing soup permeated the entire house, making Lu Qing and Xiao Yan unable to stop themselves from swallowing repeatedly.

“It’s ready.”

The Old Doctor extinguished the fire, let the pot cool a bit, and then brought it out to the table.

As the lid was opened, a rich fragrance wafted out, making Lu Qing and his sister’s mouths water even more.

Even the Old Doctor couldn’t help but praise when he smelled it: “This is indeed one of the top ten delicious fishes in the world.”

The Old Doctor took out three bowls, two large and one small.

He served two bowls of soup first.

Then he pushed the remaining soup pot in front of Lu Qing.

“Xiao Yan is still young and can’t handle much of the medicinal power, so one small bowl is enough. As for me, I just want a taste… As for the rest, you should eat it all.”

“Master…” Lu Qing hesitated.

“Don’t be so indecisive. Remember, eat it all, don’t even leave the residues.”

Seeing his master’s stern face, Lu Qing could only take the pot and serve himself a bowl of soup.

The three of them started drinking the soup.

Lu Qing took a sip and immediately felt an indescribable freshness spread from his tongue, almost making all the pores of his body open up.

He noticed that Xiao Yan was also drinking happily, her eyes squinting with joy.

The Old Doctor took a sip, savored it carefully, and then swallowed.

Sighing, he said, “No wonder it’s one of the top ten delicious fishes in the world. This taste… No wonder rich nobles are willing to spend a fortune to buy these rare fish.”

“Brother, this fish soup is delicious!” Xiao Yan exclaimed with joy.

Following his master’s instructions, Lu Qing drank bowl after bowl. It wasn’t long before he finished half of the pot, including all the residues.

After drinking the soup, he sat for a while and began to feel his whole body heating up. In his dantian, a warm energy seemed to be surging.

Seeing his state, the Old Doctor smiled and said, “Alright, the medicinal power of this nourishing soup has started to take effect. Go outside now and practice your Body Nourishing Fist to fully absorb this medicinal power.”

Lu Qing quickly got up and went outside because the medicinal power within his body was making it hard to sit still.

In the courtyard, he calmed his mind, focused, composed himself, and began practicing the nine forms of the Body Nourishing Fist.

The Old Doctor followed him out and, seeing Lu Qing quickly enter a state of deep focus in his martial practice, couldn’t help but nod repeatedly.

This disciple indeed had an extraordinary talent for martial arts. Even though the medicinal power was burning inside him, he could still quickly enter a state of deep cultivation.

In the courtyard, Lu Qing, who was initially uncomfortable due to the medicinal power burning inside him, found his mind calming down as he began practicing his fist techniques.

Various insights about the Body Nourishing Fist flowed through his mind, and a sense of clarity arose in his heart.

Subconsciously, he began to guide the medicinal force within his body using the Body Nourishing Fist.

The Body Nourishing Fist was perfected by the Old Doctor, who spent most of his life deducing and completing it based on a fragmented martial art he accidentally obtained in his youth.

It encapsulated his decades of understanding about the circulation of qi and blood, tendons and bones, and internal organs during his practice as a physician.

It had remarkable effects on nurturing the body and enhancing physical fitness.

The Body Nourishing Fist consists of thirty-six moves, with the first nine forming a small self-contained system, interlinked and coherent.

A complete practice session could nourish blood and qi, regulate breathing, making it an excellent method for qi and blood cultivation.

Lu Qing immersed himself in the practice of the fist techniques, performing the first nine moves of the Body Nourishing Fist repeatedly.

As he practiced, the medicinal power from the tonic soup within his body gathered swiftly, like birds returning to their nest.

He slowly refined and merged it into his qi and blood, transforming it into vital energy, thereby strengthening his physical foundation.

Lu Qing practiced the fist techniques with complete absorption, losing track of time.

It was unknown how much time had passed when he suddenly felt a tremor throughout his body.

All his qi and blood seemed to break through a certain point, instantly connecting seamlessly, circulating freely throughout his body at will.

Lu Qing attained enlightenment, slowly retracting his fist techniques, closing his eyes to quietly sense the changes within.

‘Good, the qi and blood are connected, circulating throughout the body…finally, the Qi and Blood Realm is achieved!’

The Old Doctor praised as he witnessed this scene.

After a while, Lu Qing opened his eyes.

At this moment, he felt completely relaxed, as if he had unlimited strength throughout his body.

His control over his own body had also improved significantly.

He extended his palm, and as his mind focused, a mass of qi and blood condensed instantly in his palm, making it red and almost bleeding.

As his focus dissipated, the qi and blood also dispersed, and his palm immediately returned to normal.

‘The so-called Qi and Blood Realm means that the martial artist can control their entire body’s qi and blood, cleanse the body, and enhance strength.’

‘Wherever the mind goes, the qi and blood follow, not only erupting with powerful force but also greatly increasing physical defense.’

‘Therefore, even a few ordinary strong men, when facing a martial artist who has entered the Qi and Blood Realm, would not be able to compete.’

‘Whether it’s explosive power or defensive capability, they are worlds apart, with no chance of victory.’

Upon entering the Qi and Blood Realm and sensing various changes within his body, Lu Qing’s heart was enlightened.

No wonder the master said that martial artists in the Qi and Blood Realm could easily throw off several strong men who tried to hold them down.

Compared to ordinary people, the explosive power of a Qi and Blood Realm martial artist is indeed extraordinary.

‘How do you feel after entering the Qi and Blood Realm?’

At this moment, the Old Doctor approached.

‘It feels great.’ Lu Qing said joyfully, ‘Master, no wonder you say that martial artists are powerful. As soon as I entered the Qi and Blood Realm, I felt my strength increase significantly. I can’t imagine how powerful those high-level martial artists are.’

‘Given your aptitude, reaching that level is just a matter of time.’

The Old Doctor had great confidence in Lu Qing’s martial aptitude.

After all, how many people could step into the Qi and Blood Realm from a weak teenager within a few days?

The martial talent Lu Qing displayed was no less impressive than the prodigies he had heard about during his travels.

‘Ah Qing, since you have now entered the Qi and Blood Realm and become a true martial artist, there are some things you need to understand.’

The Old Doctor’s face suddenly turned solemn.

‘Please tell me, Master.’ Lu Qing said respectfully, feeling a chill in his heart.

‘There is something you must know: in a martial artist’s cultivation methods, there are usually distinctions between training methods and combat techniques…’